NH Fairs and Festivals

New Hampshire Fairs and Festivals

Check the list below for dates, times and locations for our favorite fairs, food and brew festivals, arts and music celebrations and more.

Please note that we do our best to keep this list updated and accurate, but mistakes and typos do happen to the best of us. If you notice some incorrect information (or a great event that's missing from our list), then we welcome you to let us know.

Cornish Fair
Date: Friday, August 17– Sunday, August 19, 2018
Location: Town House Road in Cornish, NH
More information: cornishfair.org

Lancaster Fair
Date: Thursday, August 30 – Monday, September 3, 2018
Location: 516 Main St., Lancaster, NH
Tickets: $15 (including rides) on Thursday, Friday and Monday; $16 on Saturday and Sunday; seniors are free on Thursday and Monday and $10 on Friday-Sunday; children under 36" are free with paying adult
More information: lancasterfair.com

Hopkinton State Fair
Date: Friday, August 31 – Monday, September 3, 2018
Location: State Fairgrounds
Kearsarge Avenue in Contoocook, NH
Tickets: $12 for ages 13-59, $10 for seniors 60+, $8 for youth ages 5-12, children under 4 are free. Four day passes are also available.
More information: hsfair.org

17th Annual Best of NH Party
Date: Thursday, June 14, 2018
Location: Northeast Delta Dental Stadium, home of the NH Fisher Cats
1 Line Dr., Manchester
More information: bestofnh.com

Newport Brewfest
Date: Saturday, June 16, 2018
This brewfest only features New Hampshire nano breweries.
Location: Newport Town Common
Tickets: $19.99 in advance and $25 the day of
More information: Facebook

19th Annual Chocolate Fest and Live Music
Date: Saturday, July 28, 2018
Location: Waterville Valley’s Town Square
Tickets: The concert is free and desserts are sold by the piece (cash only).
More information: waterville.com